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You all know – we all know – music is a way for all of us to show who we are, where we come from, what we love, and also to learn the same about other people. (Laughter.) Even so, music has stayed a connecting thread through my entire life, ever since I heard my parents play “A Hard Day’s Night” for the very first time, and it’s been love at first sight ever since. But it turns out – it turns out I was missing just one crucial skill: talent. (Laughter.) And indeed, some of my once and – who knows – maybe future bandmates are here tonight – Dave McKenna, Link Bloomfield. Now, I have to admit – and Dave might have given you just a little hint of this – I had some ambitions to try to make it in the music business once upon a time. (Applause.) And Mickey Guyton is in the house tonight, too. (Applause.) Jamie Barton is in the house. (Applause.) Armani White is in the house. (Applause.) We are also joined by so many other outstanding artists who are shaping the music industry today.

(Applause.) And my dear friend Aimee Mann. Now, we have a few dignitaries come through this building, but it is a special treat to have so many members of music royalty here tonight. It makes a huge difference, and I’m proud to be your partner in this endeavor as well. And to my friend and colleague, Chairman Mike McCaul, thank you for your support, your advocacy for international exchange. We could not do what we’re doing without you. (Applause.) Thank you for making so many of our cultural diplomacy programs possible. To our philanthropic and private sector partners – YouTube, Chevron, Boeing, the Wasserman Foundation, United Airlines – thank you. (Applause.) Lee and the Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs were the masterminds of this evening, and every single day are out there working to strengthen the bonds between Americans and people around the world.

First let me say how grateful I am to my friend and colleague of so many years, Lee Satterfield, our assistant secretary of state. Dave, thank you for really the highlight of a lifetime.Īnd everyone here, good evening. I’m really at a loss for words because I can tell you, that song never sounded like that before.

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